Speakers

Franz Paasche

As SVP, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Franz W. Paasche leads PayPal’s global communications functions and government relations activities. He also guides PayPal’s Social Innovation efforts to drive positive social change for consumers, businesses and communities around the world. In this role, Franz brings over 25 years of experience in strategic communications and extensive expertise in corporate, government, legal and public affairs domains to PayPal’s expanding global network.

Previously, Franz served as Head of External Relations for North America at McKinsey & Company, where he oversaw external relations, public affairs, strategic communications and reputation risk, and supervised issues management, thought leadership initiatives, and knowledge relationships across McKinsey’s Americas region. Additionally, he served on the firm’s Global Communications and Publishing Executive Committee and provided counsel to McKinsey’s senior leadership and practice leaders.